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Arilus cristatus
Brownish bug about 1 inch long. It is a true bug and a type of an assassin bug. It has a crest with spikes in it's back. It has a long mouthpart used to stab prey, immobilize it and then suck it up.
Mostly eastern and central North America in wooded,leafy areas.
Cousin of the stinkbug.
Spotted on Oct 15, 2011
Submitted on Oct 15, 2011
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